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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 725.64 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 725.64 and 224 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 725.64 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/725.64 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 725.64 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 162,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,543.36/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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